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Small Batch: Steamworks — The Culmination of 2,000 Years of Steam History

May 3, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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Steam has been employed for various mechanical purposes for more than two thousand years. The first steam device in recorded history was invented in 1st century Alexandria and was called Hero's engine, or the aeolipile. It had no practical use aside from entertainment and experimentation, consisting of a reservoir that ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: May 2024

May 1, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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As the weather warms up for a sizzling spring, we're bringing the heat with eight striking images, split between desktop and mobile orientations, available for download in two high-resolution formats. Get your device's background beach-ready with these ... Read More

In Appreciation of the Dunhill Aquarium Lighter

April 30, 2024 by Rose Kiser

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We often take things for granted when it comes to enjoying a quality smoke, especially our lighters. From Bics to Zippos and IM Corona Old Boys, you're bound to underestimate their importance till it's not working. However, beyond their innate usefulness, there's a lot to appreciate in a well-constructed and attractive ... Read More

The History of Chacom and Comoy's of London: Part 2

April 26, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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The Comoys of London are known worldwide for their use of briar wood in pipe making. Their Anglo-French design and overall aesthetic with standard shapes and balanced proportions are still seen in pipe-making practices today. Although Comoy's pipes are no longer in production, Chacom is still prospering ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Savinelli's Storied History

April 12, 2024 by Shane Ireland

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Hey, everybody, I'm Shane Ireland. Welcome to another episode of "All Pipes Considered." I have two very special guests with me today, Edoardo Cassani, Head of Production and Director of Operations at Savinelli, and Paolo Tamborini, the Export Sales Manager at Savinelli. ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: April 2024

April 2, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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There's something called a "novelty center" in all of our brains. When we experience new things, dopamine is released, which makes us feel good. It's time to retire those gorgeous pipe images from last month and replace them with novel, dopamine-rich pipe images. Eight new images for April await ... Read More

Ignition Sources and Nicotine

April 1, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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Research into nicotine absorption has recently revealed some astonishing insights relevant to those of us who enjoy pipe tobacco. A major study conducted at Growlingspann University in Sweden, under the leadership of Dr. Chamberlain Westcott and Dr. Imelda Boystenstein, has found that nicotine enters the bloodstream of smokers at different rates and concentrations according to the ignition sources employed. ... Read More

Millicent Fenwick: Four-Term Pipe-Smoking Congresswoman

March 29, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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Known as a Firebrand, an orator, a socialite, and an activist, Millicent Fenwick broke down stereotypes and accomplished extraordinary feats, all in the trusted company of her favorite pipes. New Jersey's four-term Congresswoman, Fenwick was also referred to as the "pipe-smoking grandma," which irked her, likely ... Read More

The History of Peterson St. Patrick's Day Pipes

March 15, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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Peterson's St. Patrick's Day pipe series represents one of the longest-standing annual traditions for the Irish marque. They have been in production since 1998 with the very first release, dubbed "Tri-Colour," or "St. Patrick's Day" pipes, due to the featured colors of the Irish flag in the pipes' accents. Last year, Peterson ... Read More

Paddy Larrigan's 100th Birthday

March 8, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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It's difficult to imagine anyone who has more profoundly embodied and defined the workmanship and culture of Kapp & Peterson than Paddy Larrigan, who celebrated his 100th birthday on March 7th this month. Of those 100 years, he's spent most handcrafting pipes and training new craftspeople to do the same. Paddy was ... Read More